2015 USEF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3
UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION
ENTRY NO:
PURPOSE
INTRODUCE
To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, is supple and moves freely
forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, accepting contact with the bit.
Changing of bend
on a shallow loop,
canter-trot transition on diagonal
All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated.
Halts may be through the walk.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
TEST
ARENA SIZE: Small or Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 4:00 (Small) or 5:00 (Std.)
(from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 220
COEFFICIENT
DIRECTIVE IDEA
1. A
X
Enter working trot
Halt, salute
Proceed working trot
Regularity and quality of trot; willing,
calm transitions; straight, attentive
halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2. C
H-X-K
Track left
One loop
Regularity and quality of trot; bend
and balance in turn; shape and size of
loop; changes of bend; balance
3. Between
A&F
Working canter left lead
Willing, calm transition; regularity
and quality of gaits; bend in corner;
straightness
4. B
Circle left 20m
Regularity and quality of canter; shape
and size of circle; bend; balance
5. H-X-F
X
Change rein
Working trot
Regularity and quality of gaits; willing,
calm transition; straightness; bend in
corner
6. A
Medium walk
Willing, calm transition; regularity and
quality of walk
7. K-X-H
H
Free walk
Medium walk
Regularity and quality of walks; reach
and ground cover of free walk allowing
complete freedom to stretch the neck
forward and downward; straightness;
willing, calm transitions
8. C
M-X-F
Working trot
One loop
Willing, calm transition; regularity and
quality of trot; shape and size of loop;
changes of bend; balance
9. Between
A&K
Working canter right lead
Willing, calm transition; regularity
and quality of gaits; bend in corner;
straightness
10. E
Circle right 20m
Regularity and quality of canter; shape
and size of circle; bend; balance
11. C
Working trot
Willing, calm transition; regularity and
quality of trot
12. B
Before B
B
Circle right 20m in rising trot allowing
the horse to stretch forward and
downward
Shorten the reins
Working trot
Forward and downward stretch
over the back into a light contact,
maintaining balance and quality of
trot; bend; shape and size of circle;
willing, calm transitions
13. A
X
Down centerline
Halt, salute
Bend and balance in turn; regularity
and quality of trot; willing, calm
transition; straight, attentive halt;
immobile (min. 3 seconds)
TOTAL
POINTS
REMARKS
Leave arena at A in free walk.
UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION : 4047 IRON WORKS PARKWAY : LEXINGTON, KY 40511
Copyrighted 2014
2015 USEF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3
UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION
COLLECTIVE MARKS
GAITS (Freedom and regularity)
IMPULSION (Desire to move forward, elasticity of
the steps, suppleness of the back, engagement of
the hindquarters)
SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation, harmony,
attention and confidence, acceptance of bit and
aids, straightness, lightness of forehand and
ease of movements)
RIDER's POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment, posture,
stability, weight placement, following mechanics
of the gaits)
RIDER's CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE
AIDS (Clarity, subtlety, independence, accuracy
of test)
FURTHER REMARKS:
SUBTOTAL
ERRORS:
(-
TOTAL POINTS
(max points: 220)
UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION, INC.
2015 USEF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3
Name of Competition
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Date of Competition
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Name and Number of Horse
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Name of Rider
Maximum Pts: 220
FINAL SCORE
Percent
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Points
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Name of Judge
Signature of Judge
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UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION : 4047 IRON WORKS PARKWAY : LEXINGTON, KY 40511
Copyrighted 2014
